Top Rankings
Hamden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,012 students in Hamden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Hamden School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
5,012 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
391 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamden School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Graduation Rate
80%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
30%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
31%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
25%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,339 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,432 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$172 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$173 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$34,339
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$34,432
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hamden School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Glen School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1908 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Bear Path School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Kirk Rd.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2015
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2015
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
West Woods School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 West Todd St.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2050
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2050
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Ridge Hill School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Shepherd Glen School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Skiff St. Ext.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2070
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2070
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Hamden Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140
Gr: 7-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Hamden High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Church Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Church St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Helen Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Helen St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2030
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2030
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Dunbar Hill School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lane St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamden School District?
Hamden School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,012 students.
What is the rank of Hamden School District?
Hamden School District is ranked #136 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamden School District?
31% of Hamden School District students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamden School District?
Hamden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Hamden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,432 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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